Jan Kowalski | Eileen Collins |
Geburtsdatum | 19.11.1956 |
Nationalität | USA |
Weltraumagentur | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Status | In Rente |
Astronautentyp | Staatliche Agentur |
Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_Collins |
Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.